Silicons block interposition for traumatic bone loss

In situations where bone is lost secondary to trauma, the use of a hand-car ved silicone block provides good results. When bone grafting is undertaken, a well-defined membrane will have enveloped the implant. Incising the memb rane allows easy block removal, and after freshening the bone ends, a cavit y awaits the bone graft. This technique offers simplicity and adequate stab ility for therapy, and secondary bone grafting is facilitated by the create d space.